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Today is a good day. Special thanks to my Chief of Staff, Winifred Jamieson, for making this happen. We still have two v...
09/18/2026

Today is a good day. Special thanks to my Chief of Staff, Winifred Jamieson, for making this happen. We still have two vacancies for the 3rd At-Large and 4th Districts—click the link to apply!

Statement from Jackson County Legislator Jalen Anderson on Ordinance 6124Today, the Jackson County Legislature passed Or...
09/15/2026

Statement from Jackson County Legislator Jalen Anderson on Ordinance 6124

Today, the Jackson County Legislature passed Ordinance 6124, repealing the County’s existing conversion therapy ordinance and replacing it with protections against dangerous therapeutic practices.

This action follows prior and ongoing engagement with members of the LGBTQ+ community, advocates, mental health professionals, and other stakeholders about how Jackson County can continue protecting people from harmful practices while responding to the changing legal landscape. Those conversations continued today with representatives from PROMO, whose input has been valuable as we determine the best path forward.

Ordinance 6124 is a stopgap measure, not the end of this work. The new ordinance prohibits dangerous therapeutic practices that pose a substantial risk of serious physical or psychological harm while we continue working with the community to review and strengthen these protections.

Repealing the existing ordinance is also expected to resolve the pending lawsuit challenging that law, with a hearing still to come. This allows Jackson County to avoid devoting additional public resources to defending an ordinance that has now been replaced while ensuring that protections against dangerous practices remain in place.

Our commitment has not changed. We will continue engaging LGBTQ+ residents, advocates, mental health professionals, legal experts, survivors, and other community members as we determine how these protections can be strengthened and made as effective and legally durable as possible.

Jalen Anderson
1st District At-Large Legislator
Jackson County Legislature

Read Jackson County Ordinance 6124

https://jacksonco.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15795541&GUID=E4308359-210E-4508-9A7A-963041FB1A23

Today, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor those who were forever changed ...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor those who were forever changed by that day. I also take the time to recognize the first responders and the community who helped one another in moments of unimaginable crisis.

Twenty-five years later, may we continue to honor those we lost by remembering the compassion and sense of shared humanity that brought people together in the days that followed.

We remember. We will never forget.

In less than a month, Join Jackson County Parks + Rec to celebrate 50 years of fall fun at the 50th Annual Fall Festival...
09/10/2026

In less than a month, Join Jackson County Parks + Rec to celebrate 50 years of fall fun at the 50th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts & Music at Missouri Town Living History Museum! It will be a wonderful weekend filled with living history, skilled artisans demonstrating lost arts, live music, food, games, local vendors and plenty of family-friendly fun.

Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Missouri Town Living History Museum
8010 E. Park Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064

Admission is $15 per car or $25 per van/bus.

Come experience the sights and sounds of the harvest season and help celebrate 50 years of this Jackson County tradition!

Learn more: https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Event-Calendar/50th-Annual-Fall-Festival-of-Arts-Crafts-Music

The 34th Regular meeting of the Jackson County Legislature will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM in t...
09/09/2026

The 34th Regular meeting of the Jackson County Legislature will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Legislative Assembly area of the downtown Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City, MO.

We are now live-streaming! While each meeting remains open to the public, if attendance is not essential, you may watch a live-stream video of the legislative meeting on the county's website at 🔗jacksonco.legistar.com.

The following committees will be meeting:
9:15 AM - Finance & Audit Committee
9:30 AM - Public Works Committee
9:45 AM - Health & Environment Committee
10:05 AM - Budget Committee
10:20 AM - Land Use Committee

Please see the agenda below for more details.
https://jacksonco.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1441302&GUID=E387D3F5-70E0-43BD-B94C-4733565B6D9A

Happy Labor Day!🛠Today, as we celebrate the workers who keep our communities strong, I also want to recognize the ongoin...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!🛠

Today, as we celebrate the workers who keep our communities strong, I also want to recognize the ongoing fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, strong unions, and the right of every worker to be treated with dignity and respect.

Workers built our communities, and workers deserve a voice in shaping their future. Let’s continue working toward an economy where everyone who works hard can afford to thrive.

Wishing everyone a safe and restful Labor Day.

The Jackson County - Missouri Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is coming up this month. This is your chance to...
09/05/2026

The Jackson County - Missouri Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is coming up this month. This is your chance to safely dispose of items like paint, cleaners, automotive fluids, and more all for free! Help keep Jackson County safe and clean.

The event will be held at 34900 E. Old U.S. 40 Highway, Oak Grove, MO 64075 on September 26 from 8am - 12pm.

For a list of items that will be accepted, please visit:
https://www.recyclespot.org/event/household-hazardous-waste-collection-event-jackson-county

Due to ongoing high temperatures, Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation has extended the opening the splash pads. So take adva...
09/04/2026

Due to ongoing high temperatures, Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation has extended the opening the splash pads. So take advantage and take the family out to enjoy some fun and cool water until September 13th!

As we continue to experience extreme heat in County, it's important to be aware of resources available to our community...
09/04/2026

As we continue to experience extreme heat in County, it's important to be aware of resources available to our community. Be sure to check out Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in the area to find a place to cool down: Health.Mo.Gov/coolingcenters

Stay safe and aware as summer hangs on in Jackson County a bit longer!

Jackson County offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026. There will be committee o...
09/04/2026

Jackson County offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026. There will be committee or legislative meetings held that day.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

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